Musculoskeletal manifestations of diabetes mellitus

Br J Sports Med. 2003 Feb;37(1):30-5. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.37.1.30.

Abstract

Rheumatic complaints are common in patients with diabetes. Maintaining good glycaemic control by exercise, diet, and medication improves or prevents the development of rheumatic conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthropathy, Neurogenic / etiology
  • Bursitis / etiology
  • Bursitis / therapy
  • Diabetes Complications*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / physiopathology
  • Diabetes Mellitus / therapy
  • Diabetic Neuropathies / etiology
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / etiology
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / pathology
  • Hand Deformities, Acquired / etiology
  • Hand Deformities, Acquired / pathology
  • Humans
  • Joints / physiopathology
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / etiology*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / therapy